Balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The use of minimally invasive endoluminal treatment for urethral strictures has been a subject for debate for several decades. The aim of this study was to review and discuss the safety, efficacy and factors influencing the clinical application of balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

Embase, Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Scopus were searched for publications published before 17 July 2022.

Study selection

Two independent researchers screened and assessed the results, and all clinical studies on balloon dilation for the treatment of urethral strictures in men were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

The success rate, rate of adverse events, Int

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10860052 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature